Altman, A., & Keeter, S. (2008). Waiting for Benjamin: a story about Autism. Morton Grove, Ill.: Albert Whitman & Co.
This book is great for either younger or older children. It is about a boy who has Autism and his older brother who gets jealous. During the book, it discusses some of the early warning signs of Autism. It is told from the sibling’s perspective. The big brother, Alexander, begins to become jealous when Benjamin gets extra help. He just wants Benjamin to grow up along with him.
Amenta, C. A. (2011). Russell's world: a story for kids about autism. Washington, DC: Magination Press.
Russell is a boy with severe Autism. In Russell's World, you can see the struggles that a child with Autism faces as well as the family. However, you also see the blessings and enjoyment. It can help people empathize with children who have Autism. This a great read to help understand Autism.
Larson, E. M., & Strand, V. (2006). I am utterly unique: celebrating the strengths of children with asperger syndrome and high-functioning autism. Shawnee Mission, KS: Autism Asperger Pub. Co.
This book, laid out in an A-to-Z format, celebrates the extraordinary gifts and unique perspectives that ASD children have. This book is very kid-friendly and has bright and colorful pictures. It is a great way to help children understand capabilities in a positive light.
Lears, L. 1998. Ian’s walk: A story about autism. Park Ridge, IL: Albert Whitman & Company.
Ian’s Walk: A Story about Autism by Laurie Lears Ian’s Walk follows a young boy with autism and his older sister Julie on their trip to the park. Along the way, Julie learns that Ian’s way of looking at the world is actually more interesting than strange. This is a great book for children who have a sibling with autism.
Mallinos, J., & Fàbrega, M. (2008). My brother is autistic. Hauppauge, N.Y.: Barron's.
My Brother is Autistic describes a condition that affects many families. Medical experts are just beginning to understand varying degrees of autism and its impact on both the autistic child and his family. This book describes an autistic child from his brother's point of view. It talks about ways autistic kids can be helped and how they can better relate to their family and surroundings.
Mammay, J., & Johnson, R. (2008).Knowing Joseph. Austin, Tex.: Blooming Tree Press.
This is a great book for siblings of Autistic children to read. It is about a boy who has a brother with Autism. He gives great and realistic details about how his brother is and how he sometimes wishes he had a “normal” brother. It is a longer book so it would be better for upper elementary grade levels.
Mass, W. 2005. A mango-shaped space. New York, NY: Little, Brown & Company.
A Mango-Shaped Space by Wendy Mass This story follows a young girl named Mia who learns that she has synesthesia, and must cope with this new revelation. While synesthesia is a very mild form of autism, it still shows the problems and blessing that come along with having a form of autism. I believe this book is good for any child to read.
Shally, C. 2012. Since we’re friends: An autism picture book. New York, NY: Sky Pony Press.
Since We’re Friends: An Autism Picture Book by Celeste Shally Since We’re Friends is about Matt, a boy with autism. His friend helps him through situations that would otherwise be very hard for him. This is a great book to teach children about helping others.
Tourville, A. D., & Sorra, K. (2010). My friend has Autism. Minneapolis, Minn.: Picture Window Books.
This is book is from the perspective of a boy who has a friend with Autism. It gives great, yet simple, information on Autism and how it affects the person who has it. At the same time, it does a beautiful job of discussing friendship and gives a great example of patience and how to be friends with a person who has a disability. This is a great book for younger children, but with its teachable material, it could be used with any grade level.
Wong, Adonya, and Benton Rudd. In my mind: the world through the eyes of autism. Mustang, OK: Tate Pub., 2008. Print.
This book explores the inner side of Autism and how a child with Autism thinks. It goes more in depth with specific details in kid-friendly language. It discusses how that child sees the world and how the world around that child sees them.
This book is great for either younger or older children. It is about a boy who has Autism and his older brother who gets jealous. During the book, it discusses some of the early warning signs of Autism. It is told from the sibling’s perspective. The big brother, Alexander, begins to become jealous when Benjamin gets extra help. He just wants Benjamin to grow up along with him.
Amenta, C. A. (2011). Russell's world: a story for kids about autism. Washington, DC: Magination Press.
Russell is a boy with severe Autism. In Russell's World, you can see the struggles that a child with Autism faces as well as the family. However, you also see the blessings and enjoyment. It can help people empathize with children who have Autism. This a great read to help understand Autism.
Larson, E. M., & Strand, V. (2006). I am utterly unique: celebrating the strengths of children with asperger syndrome and high-functioning autism. Shawnee Mission, KS: Autism Asperger Pub. Co.
This book, laid out in an A-to-Z format, celebrates the extraordinary gifts and unique perspectives that ASD children have. This book is very kid-friendly and has bright and colorful pictures. It is a great way to help children understand capabilities in a positive light.
Lears, L. 1998. Ian’s walk: A story about autism. Park Ridge, IL: Albert Whitman & Company.
Ian’s Walk: A Story about Autism by Laurie Lears
Ian’s Walk follows a young boy with autism and his older sister Julie on their trip to the park. Along the way, Julie learns that Ian’s way of looking at the world is actually more interesting than strange. This is a great book for children who have a sibling with autism.
Mallinos, J., & Fàbrega, M. (2008). My brother is autistic. Hauppauge, N.Y.: Barron's.
My Brother is Autistic describes a condition that affects many families. Medical experts are just beginning to understand varying degrees of autism and its impact on both the autistic child and his family. This book describes an autistic child from his brother's point of view. It talks about ways autistic kids can be helped and how they can better relate to their family and surroundings.
Mammay, J., & Johnson, R. (2008).Knowing Joseph. Austin, Tex.: Blooming Tree Press.
This is a great book for siblings of Autistic children to read. It is about a boy who has a brother with Autism. He gives great and realistic details about how his brother is and how he sometimes wishes he had a “normal” brother. It is a longer book so it would be better for upper elementary grade levels.
Mass, W. 2005. A mango-shaped space. New York, NY: Little, Brown & Company.
A Mango-Shaped Space by Wendy Mass
This story follows a young girl named Mia who learns that she has synesthesia, and must cope with this new revelation. While synesthesia is a very mild form of autism, it still shows the problems and blessing that come along with having a form of autism. I believe this book is good for any child to read.
Shally, C. 2012. Since we’re friends: An autism picture book. New York, NY: Sky Pony Press.
Since We’re Friends: An Autism Picture Book by Celeste Shally
Since We’re Friends is about Matt, a boy with autism. His friend helps him through situations that would otherwise be very hard for him. This is a great book to teach children about helping others.
Tourville, A. D., & Sorra, K. (2010). My friend has Autism. Minneapolis, Minn.: Picture Window Books.
This is book is from the perspective of a boy who has a friend with Autism. It gives great, yet simple, information on Autism and how it affects the person who has it. At the same time, it does a beautiful job of discussing friendship and gives a great example of patience and how to be friends with a person who has a disability. This is a great book for younger children, but with its teachable material, it could be used with any grade level.
Wong, Adonya, and Benton Rudd. In my mind: the world through the eyes of autism. Mustang, OK: Tate Pub., 2008. Print.
This book explores the inner side of Autism and how a child with Autism thinks. It goes more in depth with specific details in kid-friendly language. It discusses how that child sees the world and how the world around that child sees them.